'Disenchanted!' returning to Orlando

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Michelle Knight, as Snow White, has a feathered friend in "Disenchanted!" (Courtesy )

May 31, 2013|By Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel Arts Writer

"Disenchanted!," the musical about disgruntled fairy-tale princesses that debuted at the 2011 Orlando Fringe Festival, will make a six-week return visit to Orlando this fall.

Back then, it was titled "Bitches of the Kingdom" — and it became the best-selling show of the Fringe that year.

A comic musical, "Disenchanted!" shines the spotlight on princesses such as Snow White, the Little Mermaid and Sleeping Beauty, who are none too happy with the exploitation they've suffered in today's films, books and dolls.

The Abbey, in downtown Orlando, will host the extended run this fall, Sept. 19-Oct. 27.

Since the Fringe, "Disenchanted!" has played to sold-out crowds in Sarasota, Syracuse, N.Y.; Philadelphia; Columbia, Mo.; and Walnut Creek, Calif. It's contracted for a limited run in Minneapolis with plans to take it to New York for an off-Broadway run.

In the cast are Orlando actresses Michelle Knight as Snow White and Lulu Picart as Hua Mulan. "Disenchanted!" is directed by Fiely Matias, with music, book and lyrics by Dennis T. Giacino. Central Floridian theatergoers may remember Matias and Giacino as the Oops Guys.

Tickets are $40, or $50 for a VIP ticket, which includes upgraded seating and a glass of wine; call 1-866-468-7630. The Abbey is at 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando.